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Can I change the feature type when I imported a cloud of points?
Hi all, I recently found an inconvenient when I was trying to measure an imported cloud of points (no CAD model, just the points) as one of those points isn't actually a point, is a pin (I would like to measure it as a cylinder). Is there any way to "intervene"
Simulation Speed
I find myself frequently jumping back and forth to the Preferences>Simulate & Verify Tab to adjust the Simulate Speed settings, since sometimes it's too slow and at other times too fast and I can't quite visualize the Programmed Path. Simulate Speed During
CMM-Manager crashes when loading Program created with different Language
Hey guys, as I'm revising the German translation I have to switch language while programming.. And I had the case where I could not load a program created on one language. The CMM-Manager Application crashes when loading the Program. If I switch the language
Convert .prg to .cmp
Long story short, I was working too fast and modifying a file to work with a similar cad model, and I somehow overwrote my original .cmp file, but somehow have a .prg version of it. Is there a way to convert it back to a .cmp so I don't have to start
Construct Plane from 2 Circles, Points, or Planes
1a) When constructing a plane is it safe to assume the plane constructed from 2 points or 2 circles is normal to the line drawn between those 2 points or circles? 1b) Is the plane center directly between these features? 2a) When constructing a plane between
Applying MMC to a datum feature.
I am trying to report true position of a circle using another circle as the datum. I can apply MMC to the reported feature, but not to the datum circle? Am I missing something or is this not possible?
Circular Path
Is the below Tangent Paths the best movement strategy around a Boss? Isn't there an option available for a pure Circular Move? Use Tangent Paths Use of tangent (round-like) moves for circular features.
Offline programming 2023 version
I'm trying to write a program offline in CMM Mgr 2023. Typically, with 2021 version, every program begins with "Program Summary", at the top, then I would select my probe and it would be entered below. That's not happening with the new version. What am
Best practice for reporting diameters
I hope I can explain this adequately. To the best of my knowledge, according to ASME standards, when measuring a diameter, every point on that diameter needs to fall within the drawings stated tolerance. If you have a diameter that is out of round, some
Common Zone Line Profile Tolerance
Hey guys, I scanned 3 Profiles (2D).. Can you help me evaluate them according to the drawing? Thank you!
Get Tip defaults to the wrong tip that was programed
Hello all, I'm new to CMM programming and the QX software. When I create a program using my Tip Manager, all calibrated, and use a standard probe assembly and get tip for a 3mm tip it will default to a 1mm tip when I try to run the program. I have manually
CMM VALIDATOR CALIBRATION SOFTWARE & BARS
Hey guys, I am a new member of this community. I am using an old fashioned BROWN and SHARPE Validator 200 and I think its time to get it calibrated. Does any of you know where I could find its calibration software? I think its called "VCAL" , but I am
Machine Coordinates change when aborting Probe Change (before physical Change)
Hey guys, when aborting CMM Movement, after a Probe Change is initiated (even immediatly after the Command is started and Probe still on the way to the Rack) the Machine Coordinates change. I guess CMM-Manager (or the CMM Controller?) already set the
Cloud to Cad bestfit
I'm having some unexpected results and hoping someone can clarify if I'm setting my cloud-to-cad bestfit correctly. I am aligned to ABC, plane on A, align to C thru hole, origin on B. My lower profile tolerance (balloon 3) is to AB only, so I am using
CAD Import settings
How do I access them?
Attention users - does anyone use Macros?
The QxSoft / CMM-Manager development team would like your input on Macros. We're under the impression that this function is no longer used by our customers. Before we deprecate / remove this functionality, we'd like to give our users a chance to provide
Axis Inner Limit Switch
Hello, we are having an issue with the Z Limit Switch on our CMM machine. We crashed the stylus into the part and it knocked the stylus off. It was not a hard crash, the stylus was inside of a bore about an 1/8" from the surface and the probe went the
Star probe recommendations
I've been thinking about setting up a star probe for some time, but I now have some parts coming that I think a star probe would be very helpful. I was just wondering, since I've never used one before, if any of you have any suggestions, things you wish
Properly applying projected tolerance
I accidentally submitted this as a "Ticket" yesterday, but thought it might be good community knowledge. Original question: I found the article https://support.qxcmm.com/portal/en/kb/articles/gd-t-projected-tolerance-zone , however, I would still like
Empty Cloud as result from 2D-Scan
Hey guys, we just got a License and I encountered a problem. I created a section, picked the contour, created a spline and added to the cad. Then I select the cad curve within a 2D Scan.. The resulted Point Cloud is empty.. Did anyone had this behaviour?
Single Reports - Multiple Parts in Loop
I have created a loop (not batch run) that is running 10 individual parts. The results are calculated inside the loop. My results are created in one report. Is there a way to create multiple reports, individual for each part?
Save acts like Save-As in 2022
Ever since we upgraded to version 2022 last year, clicking save on the program almost always behaves like a save-as where it prompts me to input the file name I want to save it as, and then warns that I'm about to overwrite an existing file when I don't
Probe calibration question
My tip calibration Deviation is high, around .0015", is this normal or should this be lower. Also, I have checked the diameter of several ring gages and they are always off around .0006". Any feedback or recommendations is appreciated. Thanks
Aligning to a pattern
What is the ideal way to align to a pattern of holes? What I had been doing for the attached part, was setting my origin to Datum A, then aligning to one the holes for Datum B. After some discussion with Engineering, they said the pattern itself was the
Keep Layout when switching Language
Hi, seems Layout is tied to the Language.. Would it make sense to decouple Layout and Language? Thanks for considering!
Will 2023 version include ISO tolerance table?
Hi guys, will the upcoming version include ISO tolerancing to choose e.g. dia 6 h7 in the report? customers ask for this for a pretty long time.
Concentricity
OD Circle 1 BC Circle 11 When comparing the 2 features and even changing the origins why do the XA and YA values stay the same? For instance I want to know which way to move my BC diameter so it's concentric to my OD. With OD Circle 1 set as the origin
how to move an end point
how do I move a start and end point? if i dont like where it is because its to close to my part.
collision with machine boundaries
Hi I'm still new to everything cmm ...Why do I Keep getting a pop up " some points cannot be reached because of a collision with machine boundaries".... my part is no where near the edges, and I purposely hit the limit switches on X and Y to see exactly
knuckle calibrations
does anyone have a good write up for building / calibrating knuckles in CMM manager and UCC server? I'm struggling getting my probe to calibrate in the A90B0 orientation using a 90 deg knuckle I'm not having the same issue with A90,B90. when i calibrate
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Graphical Report without CAD
Is there a way to generate a graphical report for a simple line without CAD? I want it to look something like this, only a straight line. The problem I have is that this seems to be ONLY generated by clicking on the "Report Cloud to Curve" button, which
4-Way Stylus Centre Probe Building
Attempting to build a probe utilizing a 4-way stylus centre (3 30 mm long styli at 120 degrees apart along x & y, z- will not get a stylus). Can I treat this as a disk probe when building, or is there a proper procedure for this style of centre? Any advice
Put user name into report header info
I want to put our CMM# info on the user name box. So that way we have an additional traceability on which CMM we inspected our random parts. We currently have 3 CMMs (CMM1, CMM2, CMM3) I checked at the global report settings at preferences and theres
RTP20 pole issues
I run a program with the RTP20 probe at a 90 degree angle. In the program it changes to another angle using the "Get tip" feature. I ran the program 4 times without a problem, when I tried a 5th time the probe release arm misses the pole completely, subsequently
Basic DDE information
I'm brand new to CMM and CMM Manager; please be patient with me! (Decades of engineering, CAD and plastic mould making experience through.) I have looked through the knowledge base and the forum and can't find the info I need. The KB has a good article
Graphical Reporting
When creating a graphical report, it will show you the leader lines from feature to feature pointing to the dialog box. What are the thoughts on having that look more like a traditional print and have the ability to dimension that out in the graphical
CMM MANAGER MEASUREMENT QUESTION
As you can see in the video, the plane measured as expected in "simulate" mode, yet it measured inside the math model when physically measuring the part. Thank you.
CMM Manager with Manual Machine
We recently just got a retro-fitted TESA micro-hite 3D. Does anyone have any experience with this modification and can point us in the right direction on how to use it? Or have any helpful pointers? Thanks
POSITION BASICS AUTO POPULATE
When entering true position basics in the main windows, what if it were to auto update the basics located in the feature report tab after you enter your actual basics after you hit apply? Thoughts????